Interesting facts about Monaco

• The Principality of Monaco is (after Vatican City) the smallest nation in the world.
• Monaco is also (after Macau, China) the most densely populated nation in the world.
• Total area: 0.75 sq miles or 1.95 sq km.
• The city-state borders France on 3 sides and the Mediterranean Sea on its fourth.
• Grimaldi family has ruled the Principality since 1297
• Despite Monaco being independent, its national defence is the responsibility of France.
• Actual head of state: Prince Albert II
• Mocaco is roughly the same size as Central Park in New York.
• Demonym: Monegasque or Monégasque
• Monaco is not a member of the EU
• The city-state has no income tax
• Population - 2010 estimate 30,586
• Official language: French (Monégasque, Italian and English are also widely spoken).
• An average person can walk across the width of the county in ~56 min.
• Roman Catholicism is the official religion in Monaco.
• Monaco has the largest police force (515 police officers for 35,000 people) in the world.
• Monegasques are a minority in their own country.
• Over 125 diffrent nationalities make up Monaco's population.